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When interior designer Thomas Hamel and his partner bought this Sydney apartment, it was only natural that its living area would become a significant showcase of Thomas’ talents for working with classic lines and treasured pieces. “Our home sometimes functions as a secondary spot for meetings,” says Thomas. “It’s good for clients to see how textiles, furnishings, art and accessories can come together.” The positioning of the furniture lets the room be multifunctional – it works as well for pre-dinner drinks as for a quiet night in front of the fire. “A varied palette of materials was used,” says Thomas. “Limestone tile flooring, smooth and clean walls, fresh linens with a touch of velvet for soft furnishings – all anchored by a wool-silk rug.”